Jonathan Romeo
Position: Staff reporter

EPA to drill into mine west of Silverton at risk of blowout

Agency says it wants to prevent future unplanned releases

New Mexico reaches $11 million settlement with mining company over Gold King spill

State says EPA now responsible for damages

COVID-19 outbreak confirmed at La Plata County nursing home

Eight residents, three employees test positive as of Monday

Durango church leader accused of molesting young men avoids jail

Preston Pitcher worked at First Baptist Church of Durango for 10 years

2 fires extinguished at Purple Cliffs homeless camp

Many residents have makeshift fireplaces inside living structures

Head-on crash reported on U.S. Highway 160 in west Durango

Highway fully open as of 4:20 p.m. Monday

Mutu’s Italian Kitchen closes after 15 years in business

Owner says he’s moving to Virginia with significant other

Centura Health missed reporting 2,500 COVID-19 hospitalizations dating back to April

Error set off confusion, concern over accuracy of data and decision-making

Security to be increased at COVID-19 testing site to stop photos, videos

State says people recording health care workers is a concern

Outbreak of COVID-19 reported at Durango homeless camp

Two residents test positive, state health department says

EPA orders access to water treatment plant north of Silverton

Plant has been treating discharges out of Gold King Mine since 2015

‘Breakdown in communication’ blamed for low bail amount leading up to killing

Ignacio man, with history of domestic violence, suspected of shooting wife in head